Will the new parking charges kill the city at night?

Fewer parking tickets were issued last year. Photo / Martin Sykes

Opinion

Popping out for takeaways or drinks in Parnell could come with the hassle of paying for parking after-hours.

As well as pushing for after-hours parking fees in central Auckland, the Auckland City Council is quietly planning to extend them across the city, starting with Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell.

Councillor Mark Donnelly said it was "a straight money grab" to fill a demand from Mayor John Banks and Citizens & Ratepayers councillors for council officers to increase parking revenue by $2.5 million a year.

Will this kill the city at night?